Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Himer Alminana, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW14021
- NPI
- 1619032117
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Himer supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT informed skills
- Mindfulness based techniques
- Relapse prevention options
About Himer
Himer Alminana is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 30 years of experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. He also focuses on related concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, chronic pain and illness, and relationship communication problems.
Himer uses straightforward, skills-based methods to help clients notice the patterns behind thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Sessions include learning practical tools to manage triggers, reduce rumination, and calm an overactive mind. He emphasizes helping people respond rather than react to difficult situations.
His work draws on CBT-informed and DBT-informed skills, motivational interviewing, mindfulness-based techniques, and trauma-informed care. When appropriate to a person's goals, he can include relapse prevention strategies and 12-Step principles. The focus is on steady support, clear structure, and accountability while building daily coping skills.
Himer speaks English and Spanish and practices in Florida. He frames goals in everyday terms: better emotional regulation, fewer relapses or setbacks, clearer communication, and more consistent daily functioning. He encourages practical steps clients can use between sessions.
People who prefer direct, pragmatic sessions that emphasize skills and routine tend to fit his style. He presents options, helps choose what fits a client's life, and checks progress as work continues.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Himer draws on cognitive behavioral therapy informed techniques to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice different responses. These tools can reduce rumination and change behavior that maintains anxiety or depression. He also uses dialectical behavior therapy informed skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for people who struggle with strong emotions or recurring conflicts.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He discusses goals and preferences with each person and collaboratively picks techniques that fit their day-to-day life. He reviews progress and adjusts methods as needed so the plan stays practical and relevant.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when necessary, and remove travel time from a work or family day. Licensed professionals can use different formats to match what works best for someone's routine and goals.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, and related concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, skills-based approach that emphasizes learning tools for emotion regulation and behavior change. Sessions are collaborative and structured around clear goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of mental health and behavioral issues.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether sessions are in person, video, or phone.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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